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The Institute of Masters of Wine is the home of exceptional expertise in the wine world. What started 70 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a worldwide family of Masters of Wine. Today, there are 415 MWs based in 31 countries, each making their own contribution to the world of wine. Becoming an MW means entering a unique wine community; one that brings enriching personal and professional opportunities, as well as lifelong friendships.

ABOUT US

The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, our programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn. These tastings and seminars, including our international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.

FIND AN MW

The IMW’s directory of Masters of Wine allows you to search not just by name, but also by skills and specialisms. MWs are active all over the world and in all fields; MWs are winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, viticulturalists, academics, educators and more. If you are looking for an MW in a particular country, expert comment on a specific style of wine, a speaker for your event, or experienced commercial advice, look no further.

THE MW EXAM

The MW exam tests the breadth and depth of a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and tasting skills in the art, science and business of wine. By passing the MW exam, you become a member of the IMW, gain the title Master of Wine and can use the initials MW after your name. The MW exam is a series of tasting and theory papers, plus an in-depth research project. You can find out about all stages of the exam, as well as downloading past papers, by clicking below.

Latest News

67 Pall Mall joins the IMW international supporter community

67 Pall Mall joins the IMW international supporter community

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to announce 67 Pall Mall as an international supporter. 67 Pall Mall is the world’s first group of Private Members’ Clubs exclusively for wine lovers. The Club opened its doors in the heart of London in December...

Two new Masters of Wine

Two new Masters of Wine

Wojciech Bońkowski MW and Joshua Grainer MW have achieved the title of Masters of Wine. Announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine today (24 February), the new members of the IMW are based in Poland and USA respectively. Wojciech Bońkowski is the first MW to be...

RISE Climate & Wine Symposium Launches April 5

RISE Climate & Wine Symposium Launches April 5

RISE (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, Empowerment), co-founded by Martin Reyes MW, launches its Climate & Wine symposium this April 5. You can read the full press release from RISE below. Contact: Megan Scott RISE@napagreen.org (707) 200-7813 Over 60...

Dr. Josef Schuller MW wins the Vinitaly International Award 2023

Dr. Josef Schuller MW wins the Vinitaly International Award 2023

The prestigious Vinitaly International Award was initiated in 1996 and is annually awarded by Veronafiere to an international company or personality for their special contributions to the world of wine. Amongst the recipients in the past were personalities such as...

Latest News

67 Pall Mall joins the IMW international supporter community

67 Pall Mall joins the IMW international supporter community

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to announce 67 Pall Mall as an international supporter. 67 Pall Mall is the world’s first group of Private Members’ Clubs exclusively for wine lovers. The Club opened its doors in the heart of London in December...

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Dr. Josef Schuller MW wins the Vinitaly International Award 2023

Dr. Josef Schuller MW wins the Vinitaly International Award 2023

The prestigious Vinitaly International Award was initiated in 1996 and is annually awarded by Veronafiere to an international company or personality for their special contributions to the world of wine. Amongst the recipients in the past were personalities such as...

RISE Climate & Wine Symposium Launches April 5

RISE Climate & Wine Symposium Launches April 5

RISE (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, Empowerment), co-founded by Martin Reyes MW, launches its Climate & Wine symposium this April 5. You can read the full press release from RISE below. Contact: Megan Scott RISE@napagreen.org (707) 200-7813 Over 60...

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